REDHAT-BUG-1649414: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 13, 2018
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Updated

In libwpd 0.10.2, there is a NULL pointer dereference in the function WP6ContentListener::defineTable in WP6ContentListener.cpp that will lead to a denial of service attack. This is related to WPXTable.h.

References: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1643752 http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2018-19208

Affected Software

1 affected component
libwpd libwpd

Event History

Nov 13, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649414?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649414 is classified as high due to the denial of service vulnerability.

2

How does REDHAT-BUG-1649414 exploit work?

REDHAT-BUG-1649414 exploits a NULL pointer dereference within the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function.

3

Which versions of libwpd are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1649414?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1649414 affects libwpd version 0.10.2.

4

How can I mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-1649414?

To mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-1649414, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of libwpd.

5

What type of attack can be executed due to REDHAT-BUG-1649414?

REDHAT-BUG-1649414 can lead to a denial of service attack, causing the application to crash.

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